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Hymenopappus flavescens
Hymenopappus flavescens A. Gray
Yellow Plainsman, Collegeflower
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: HYFL
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: BiennialHabit: Herb
Flower: Flowers in 4 inch head
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , KS , NM , OK , TXNative Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannas
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam
Propagation
Propagation Material: SeedsFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. WasowskiSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Hymenopappus flavescens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Hymenopappus flavescens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Hymenopappus flavescens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-09-17Research By: TWC Staff